Protective Device for a Notebook Computer

ABSTRACT

A protective device for a notebook computer includes a foldable and expandable support bracket ( 2 ) and a resilient protective jacket ( 1 ) removably mounted on the support bracket to fold and expand in concert with the support bracket. Thus, the protective jacket covers the support bracket completely and is placed between the support bracket and the notebook computer to prevent the notebook computer from being scratched or worn by the support bracket due to frequent friction or hit.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a protective device and, more particularly, to a protective device for a notebook computer.

2. Description of the Related Art

A conventional support bracket is used to support a notebook computer so as to provide a heat dissipation effect to the notebook computer. However, the support bracket is mad of metal so that the notebook computer is easily scratched or worn by the support bracket due to a frequent friction or hit.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a protective device, comprising a foldable and expandable support bracket and a resilient protective jacket removably mounted on the support bracket to fold and expand in concert with the support bracket.

The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a protective device for a notebook computer having multiple functions.

According to the primary objective of the present invention, the protective jacket covers the support bracket completely and is placed between the support bracket and the notebook computer to prevent the notebook computer from being scratched or worn by the support bracket due to frequent friction or hit.

According to another objective of the present invention, the protective jacket is partially removed from the support bracket and is expanded to have a flat shape so that the protective jacket can function as a mouse mat to place a mouse of the notebook computer.

According to a further objective of the present invention, the protective jacket is removed from the support bracket so that the protective jacket can function as a cloth to wipe a monitor of the notebook computer.

Further benefits and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after a careful reading of the detailed description with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective device for a notebook computer in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a protective jacket of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the protective jacket of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a partially front cross-sectional view of the protective jacket of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a perspective folded view of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a schematic operational view of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a schematic operational view of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 9 is a schematic operational view of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a schematic operational view of the protective jacket of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 11 is a schematic operational view of the protective jacket of the protective device for a notebook computer as shown in FIG. 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to the drawings and initially to FIGS. 1-7, a protective device for a notebook computer in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a foldable and expandable support bracket 2 and a resilient protective jacket 1 removably mounted on the support bracket 2 to fold and expand in concert with the support bracket 2.

The support bracket 2 includes two support arms 21 which are used to support a notebook computer. The support bracket 2 has a surface provided with two elongate slots 22 to allow passage of the two support arms 21.

The protective jacket 1 has a size and a shape flush with that of the support bracket 2. The protective jacket 1 consists of an inner layer 15 and an outer layer 11 enclosed around the inner layer 15. The inner layer 15 of the protective jacket 1 is fully covered by and hidden in the outer layer 11 of the protective jacket 1. The inner layer 15 of the protective jacket 1 is made of an elastomeric material, such as a SBR rubber foam material and the like so that the protective jacket 1 is expandable and contractible. The outer layer 11 of the protective jacket 1 is made of a cloth, such as a high fiber cloth and the like.

The protective jacket 1 has a surface provided with two elongate through holes 111 to allow passage of the two support arms 21 of the support bracket 2. The protective jacket 1 has a periphery provided with a cloth rim 12 by sewing.

The protective jacket 1 has a first side provided with a plurality of mounting pieces 13 for mounting the support bracket 2 and a second side provided with a plurality of non-slip pads 14. The mounting pieces 13 of the protective jacket 1 are located at four corners of the protective jacket 1. The mounting pieces 13 and the non-slip pads 14 of the protective jacket 1 are located opposite relative to each other.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the support bracket 2 is bent and folded inwardly, the protective jacket 1 is also bent and folded inwardly to protect the support bracket 2.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the support bracket 2 is expanded outwardly and disposed at an inclined angle, the support arms 21 of the support bracket 2 extend through the slots 22 of the support bracket 2 and the through holes 111 of the protective jacket 1 and protrude outwardly from the through holes 111 of the protective jacket 1 to support a notebook computer 3 (see FIG. 9). Thus, the support bracket 2 can support the notebook computer 3 in an inclined manner to provide a heat dissipation effect to the notebook computer 3. In addition, the protective jacket 1 is placed between the support bracket 2 and the notebook computer 3 to prevent the notebook computer 3 from being scratched or worn by the support bracket 2.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the protective jacket 1 is partially removed from the support bracket 2 and is expanded to have a flat shape so that the protective jacket 1 can function as a mouse mat to place a mouse 31 of the notebook computer 3.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the protective jacket 1 is removed from the support bracket 2 so that the protective jacket 1 can function as a cloth to wipe a monitor 32 of the notebook computer 3.

Accordingly, the protective jacket 1 covers the support bracket 2 completely and is placed between the support bracket 2 and the notebook computer 3 to prevent the notebook computer 3 from being scratched or worn by the support bracket 2 due to frequent friction or hit. In addition, the protective jacket 1 is partially removed from the support bracket 2 and is expanded to have a flat shape so that the protective jacket 1 can function as a mouse mat to place a mouse 31 of the notebook computer 3. Further, the protective jacket 1 is removed from the support bracket 2 so that the protective jacket 1 can function as a cloth to wipe a monitor 32 of the notebook computer 3.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment(s) as mentioned above, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is, therefore, contemplated that the appended claim or claims will cover such modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the invention. 

1. A protective device, comprising: a foldable and expandable support bracket (2); a resilient protective jacket (1) removably mounted on the support bracket to fold and expand in concert with the support bracket.
 2. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the protective jacket consists of an inner layer (15) and an outer layer (11) enclosed around the inner layer.
 3. The protective device of claim 2, wherein the inner layer of the protective jacket is made of an elastomeric material so that the protective jacket is expandable and contractible.
 4. The protective device of claim 3, wherein the inner layer of the protective jacket is made of a SBR rubber foam material.
 5. The protective device of claim 2, wherein the outer layer of the protective jacket is made of a cloth.
 6. The protective device of claim 5, wherein the outer layer of the protective jacket is made of a high fiber cloth.
 7. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the protective jacket has a periphery provided with a cloth rim (12) by sewing.
 8. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the support bracket includes two support arms (21); the protective jacket has a surface provided with two elongate through holes (111) to allow passage of the two support arms of the support bracket.
 9. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the protective jacket has a first side provided with a plurality of mounting pieces (13) for mounting the support bracket and a second side provided with a plurality of non-slip pads (14).
 10. The protective device of claim 8, wherein the support bracket has a surface provided with two elongate slots to allow passage of the two support arms.
 11. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the protective jacket has a size and a shape flush with that of the support bracket.
 12. The protective device of claim 2, wherein the inner layer of the protective jacket is fully covered by and hidden in the outer layer of the protective jacket.
 13. The protective device of claim 9, wherein the mounting pieces of the protective jacket are located at four corners of the protective jacket.
 14. The protective device of claim 9, wherein the mounting pieces and the non-slip pads of the protective jacket are located opposite relative to each other.
 15. The protective device of claim 10, wherein when the support bracket is expanded outwardly and disposed at an inclined angle, the support arms of the support bracket extend through the slots of the support bracket and the through holes of the protective jacket and protrude outwardly from the through holes of the protective jacket.
 16. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the protective jacket is partially removed from the support bracket and is expanded to have a flat shape.
 17. The protective device of claim 1, wherein the protective jacket is removed from the support bracket and is expanded to have a flat shape. 